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The Tempest (1998)

The spell has been cast.

DramaFantasyScience FictionTV Movie

An adaptation of Shakespeare's classic is set in the Mississippi bayous during the Civil War.

Release Date
December 13, 1998
Runtime
1h 25m
Rating
6.2/10 (13 votes)

Director: Jack Bender

Cast: Peter Fonda, John Glover, Harold Perrineau, Katherine Heigl, John Pyper-Ferguson, Eddie Mills, Dennis Redfield, Donzaleigh Abernathy

Production: NBC Studios, Bonnie Raskin Productions
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Full Cast (32 people)

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The Tempest

The Tempest

The spell has been cast.

Drama
Fantasy
Science Fiction
TV Movie

The spell has been cast.

6.2
85 min
1998

An adaptation of Shakespeare's classic is set in the Mississippi bayous during the Civil War.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date12/13/1998
Director & Writers

Directed by

Written by

Produced by

Production Companies
NBC StudiosNBC Studios
Bonnie Raskin Productions

Keywords

civil war
bayou
tempest

Spoken Languages

English

Production Countries

United States

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Cast

Peter Fonda

as Gideon Prosper

John Glover

as Anthony Prosper

Harold Perrineau

as Ariel

Katherine Heigl

as Miranda Prosper

John Pyper-Ferguson

as Gator Man

Eddie Mills

as Captain Frederick Allen

DR

Dennis Redfield

as Wilfried "Willy" Gonzo

Donzaleigh Abernathy

as Mambo Azaleigh

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tempest about?▾

An adaptation of Shakespeare's classic is set in the Mississippi bayous during the Civil War.

How long is The Tempest?▾

1h 25m

When was The Tempest released?▾

December 13, 1998

Who directed The Tempest?▾

Jack Bender

Who stars in The Tempest?▾

Peter Fonda, John Glover, Harold Perrineau

What genre is The Tempest?▾

Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction, TV Movie